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UNI JPEC student making handmade ceramics for ‘Our Tomorrow’ campaign

Anna Gilbreath thought it was a joke at first. She was staring at an email from the University of Northern Iowa’s UNI Foundation asking if she, under her handmade ceramics business Anna Grace Creates, could make 275 mugs and 50 planters with branding for the “Our Tomorrow” fundraising campaign. She excitedly responded yes.
UNI focuses Giving Tuesday initiatives on student access and success

UNI focuses Giving Tuesday initiatives on student access and success

This Giving Tuesday, the University of Northern Iowa is harnessing the generosity of alumni and friends to support accessible education. 
UNI's Director of Athletics talks about UNI-Dome renovations on The Steele Report

UNI Director of Athletics David Harris details UNI-Dome renovations on The Steele Report

UNI Director of Athletics David Harris is featured on The Steele Report to share the plans and fundraising underway to improve the UNI-Dome.  The episode was broadcast on Sunday, November 20, 2022.
From ‘labor of love’ to Iowa’s top bourbon maker, UNI alum’s family business puts small-town Swisher on the map

From ‘labor of love’ to Iowa’s top bourbon maker, UNI alum’s family business puts small-town Swisher on the map

After a successful 30-year career in finance, University of Norther Iowa alum Jeff Quint ('85) felt pulled to follow his true passion and in 2005 opened Cedar Ridge Distillery in Swisher, Iowa, the first distillery to open in the state since prohibition. Cedar Ridge Distillery has since become the top bourbon maker in the state, producing more than 200 barrels a month. 
UNI Campanile

Distinguished Awards Celebration honors notable UNI alumni and friends

University of Northern Iowa President Mark A. Nook, the UNI Alumni Association and the UNI Foundation will honor alumni and friends of the university at the President’s Distinguished Awards Celebration, on Friday, November 4.
Marilyn Bohl

UNI-Dome renovation receives $5 million gift from alum Marilyn Bohl

The campaign to transform the UNI-Dome for the next generation has received a major lift thanks to the largest private gift in UNI Athletics' history.
Campanile

University of Northern Iowa launches $250 Million Our Tomorrow fundraising campaign

The University of Northern Iowa is officially launching Our Tomorrow: The Campaign for UNI with a campus celebration Friday evening during Homecoming.
UNI-Dome and Dome parking lot

UNI Athletics announces $50 million campaign for UNI-Dome renovation

Coinciding with the launch of the university’s boldest and most ambitious fundraising campaign, UNI Athletics begins their part of the Our Tomorrow campaign focusing on renovations and updates to the UNI-Dome.
Ron Steele, Leslie Prideaux, Hillery Oberle, and President Mark A. Nook

UNI, President Nook to be featured on Sunday’s Steele Report on KWWL-TV

Tune into the Steele Report on KWWL-TV on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. to learn more about UNI's Our Tomorrow Campaign that will formally kick off next week.
Homecoming parade

UNI prepares for grooviest Homecoming yet

UNI's Homecoming celebration is just around the corner. With the theme of That ‘70s Hoco, this Homecoming is bound to be our grooviest one yet!